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Healthcare workers – especially nurses, aides, and hospital staff – often earn shift differential pay for working nights, weekends, or other less desirable shifts. But are these extra premiums being correctly factored into your overtime pay? Many employers miscalculate overtime by excluding shift differentials, which...

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If you live in Houston and suspect your employer owes you unpaid overtime, you're not alone. Wage theft – especially not paying overtime – is a common issue affecting many Texas workers. The good news is that both federal and Texas laws offer clear protections...

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Wage theft - when employers fail to pay workers what they're owed - is a widespread problem costing workers billions of dollars annually. If your employer hasn't paid you for hours worked or overtime earned, you have the right to take action. This article explains...

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If you're a salaried employee working long hours, you may wonder if overtime pay applies to you. Many workers assume that being on a salary means they aren't entitled to overtime. The truth is, being paid a salary does not automatically make you ineligible for...

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Federal and state laws protect employees from retaliation for complaining about wage issues. Retaliation for asserting wage rights is illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This article explains what constitutes retaliation, legal protections, and steps to safeguard oneself when raising wage complaints. Imagine...

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A worker commuting by car for a job-related assignment. Many employees wonder if they should be paid for time spent traveling for work. If your job won't pay for travel time, you're not alone in feeling frustrated and confused. Travel time - the hours you...

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When it comes to calculating overtime, employees often wonder if time spent on certain activities before or after a scheduled shift should count as "work time." Understanding what qualifies as compensable time (work time) is crucial for ensuring that you are not shorted on overtime...

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        An Analysis of Shifting Rules from 2021 to 2025 Why Independent Contractor Classification Matters to Workers Independent contractor classification plays a critical role in the American workforce as it determines whether a worker is considered an employee or an independent contractor....

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Truck drivers often work grueling hours to keep our economy moving. It's natural to wonder if those extra hours qualify for overtime pay. The short answer is that many truck drivers are exempt from overtime, while others are entitled to it. This depends on specific...

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What is a Day Rate Employee? A day-rate employee is typically paid a fixed amount for each day worked, regardless of the number of hours worked in that day. This arrangement is common in certain industries, such as construction, oil and gas, and other sectors...

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